Hill City Prevailer

Local visionary receives South Dakota honor

Published by admin on Wed, 06/03/2026 - 9:25am
Hill City’s very own Peter Larson is one of 10 individuals who is being honored this year with induction into the South Dakota Hall of Fame. The honor is bestowed on those whose “remarkable achievements have left a lasting impact on their communities and beyond.”
Larson was nominated in the professional category as the leader of the Black Hills Institute (BHI) of Geological Research for the last 50 years. 

Zonta Fest returns to The Custer Beacon June 6

Published by admin on Wed, 06/03/2026 - 9:23am
Join the Southern Black Hills for a night of supporting women in music, dance and arts at The Custer Beacon June 6 from 4-8:15 p.m. for the 14th annual Zonta Fest, originally known as the Luna Fest. 
“We support women in the arts, dance and music not just to encourage them in their professions, but also because we believe being involved in creative art makes our lives fuller and more complete,” said Marianne Fridell with the Zonta Club. 
The Zonta Club’s mission is to build a better world for women and girls. 

Black Hills Live June 3, 2026

Published by admin on Wed, 06/03/2026 - 8:55am

Wednesday 6-3

Men’s Breakfast Bible Study
The Little White Church
Hill City, SD 
7:30 AM

Driver’s License Exams 
Custer County Courthouse 
Annex Pine Room
Custer, SD
8 AM to 5 PM

Seniors Fitness Class
Hill City Center 
Hill City, SD
8:30 AM

Seniors Bridge Card Games
Hill City Center 
Hill City, SD
10 AM

YMCA Kidstop  
Community Garden
Custer, SD
10 AM

Black Hills Live May 27, 2026

Published by admin on Wed, 05/27/2026 - 9:47am

Wednesday 5-27

Men’s Breakfast Bible Study
The Little White Church
Hill City, SD 
7:30 AM

Seniors Fitness Class
Hill City Center 
Hill City, SD
8:30 AM

Excercise Class
Keystone Senior Center 
Keystone, SD
10-10:30 AM

Seniors Bridge Card Games
Hill City Center 
Hill City, SD
10 AM

Womens Life Group
The Little White Church
Hill City, SD 
10 AM - 12 PM

Bingo at the Beacon  
Custer Beacon
Custer, SD
6:30 PM

Down Memory Lane May 27, 2026

Published by admin on Wed, 05/27/2026 - 9:47am
5 YEARS AGO, 2021
— Black Hills towns were figuring out what to do with the July 1 introduction of medical marijuana to the state. Passed in November 2020, initiated Measure (IM) 26 established a medical marijuana program in South Dakota for individuals who qualify. The measure would allow patients to possess up to three ounces of marijuana. However, the state has not implemented rules or guidelines for the new industry leaving municipalities all over the region scrambling on what to do. 
10 YEARS AGO, 2016

A boy, a ball, a hoop and a dream

Published by admin on Wed, 05/27/2026 - 9:36am
He may be quiet in the halls of Hill City High School, but school counselor Chris Stoebner built a basketball career that was anything but quiet.
A versatile 6-4 guard, Stoebner was a four-year starter for the Harrisburg Tigers, making an impact from the moment he stepped on the court. 
“When you grow up in a small town, that’s what you want to do. You want to play varsity and represent your community,” said Stoebner. 
Starting as a freshman brought a new kind of pressure, “especially when your dad is the coach,” said Stoebner. 

Prospector Casino opens doors in Hill City

Published by admin on Wed, 05/27/2026 - 9:35am
The newly opened Prospector Casino, located at 451 E. Main St., plans to bring fun and entertainment to Hill City. 
Aaron Estes and his wife, Qingjioa Ma, knew they wanted to start a business together. With Estes’ experience in gaming from his family’s entrepreneurial business ventures in Deadwood, they thought, “well, let’s give it a shot,” said Estes. 
“Our vision was basically to build a place that we would like to hang out, that we think is fun,” he said.

Down Memory Lane May 20, 2026

Published by admin on Wed, 05/20/2026 - 10:47am
5 YEARS AGO, 2021
— Hill City Prevailer News editor Gray Hughes was named the Outstanding Young Journalist for weekly newspapers in South Dakota from the South Dakota Newspaper Association ... The 100th commencement of the Hill City High School class took place at Mount Rushmore. The event celebrated 34 students, 12 of whom were Regents Diplomas Recipients. Superintendent of the Hill City School District Blake Gardner addressed the students. “Not only did you survive this crazy year, you thrived,” Gardner said. 
10 YEARS AGO, 2016

Black Hills Live May 20, 2026

Published by admin on Wed, 05/20/2026 - 9:37am

Wednesday 5-20

Men’s Breakfast Bible Study
The Little White Church
Hill City, SD 
7:30 AM

Driver’s License Exams 
Custer County Courthouse Annex Pine Room 
Custer, SD
8 AM - 5 PM

Seniors Fitness Class
Hill City Center 
Hill City, SD
8:30 AM

Excercise Class
Keystone Senior Center 
Keystone, SD
10-10:30 AM

Seniors Bridge Card Games
Hill City Center 
Hill City, SD
10 AM

Black Hills Live May 13, 2026

Published by admin on Wed, 05/13/2026 - 9:14am

Wednesday 5-13

Custer Economic Development Corp.
Black Hills Energy 
Custer, SD
7 AM

Men’s Breakfast Bible Study
The Little White Church
Hill City, SD 
7:30 AM

Driver’s License Exams 
Custer County Courthouse Annex Pine Room 
Custer, SD
8 AM - 5 PM

Custer County Commission
Custer County Courthouse
Custer, SD 
8 AM

Seniors Fitness Class
Hill City Center 
Hill City, SD
8:30 AM